An investigation of the most misunderstood food allergen, and how to protect milk-allergic kids at school.
Milk & Egg
Woman Sues Tim Hortons, Alleges Debilitating Dairy Reaction to Tea
A Canadian woman is suing Tim Hortons after an error in an online order allegedly caused a life-threatening allergic reaction… Read more »
Allergist Stresses Safety for Milk and Egg Allergy ‘Ladders’
Dr. Douglas Mack has become an evangelist for clear communication about risks when treating food allergies in children. The Canadian… Read more »
Egg Allergy Life: Learning to Skate Around a Sneaky Allergen
My egg-allergic son had an allergic reaction when he was 2 years old because of a club sandwich from a… Read more »
After Quebec Teen’s Food Allergy Death, Her Parents Call for OIT Clinics
A Quebec teen has lost her life to a severe food-allergic reaction, and her grieving parents are not even certain… Read more »
Grandmother Broke Our Traditions to Include Me and My Food Allergies
On our visits to India, my maternal grandmother, who I call Dida, would ask us about dinner – before we… Read more »
OIT and Food Ladder Precautions: Statement Follows Milk Allergy Tragedy
Canadian and British allergist societies have issued a statement setting out precautions and patient selection considerations that are important for… Read more »
Girl with Milk Allergy Dies of Severe Reaction Related to Desensitization
Brooklyn Secor lit up the room with her huge smile and bright blue eyes. The 9-year-old enjoyed gymnastics and making… Read more »
A Blood Test to Diagnose EoE Triggers? Researchers Make Progress
Researchers have identified a biomarker in the blood that appears to reliably determine when milk is a trigger for eosinophilic… Read more »
Baked Milk and Egg Foods: How Hot is Hot Enough?
For children with milk and egg allergies, being able to eat milk or egg baked into a muffin or a… Read more »
Update on Rewards, Risks of Baked Food Challenges for Milk and Egg Allergies
Rewards, reaction risks and potential for milk allergy and egg allergy resolution with the introduction of baked foods.